SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes for obtaining historic achievements at 12th NGD and 9th NSOG
The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) concluded today (December 15). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, was glad that the Hong Kong, China Delegation has made remarkable achievements across various events, capturing a total of 140 medals, comprising 51 gold, 49 silver and 40 bronze.
Miss Rosanna Law, Photo source: FB of Rosanna Law
Miss Law said, "The Delegation that participated in this year's NGD and NSOG is the largest to date, and achieved an impressive medal tally. This marks Hong Kong's best performance in the history at the NGD and NSOG, with a record number of medals. Our athletes demonstrated exceptional professionalism, achieved breakthroughs, and set multiple national records. I am deeply proud of their outstanding performances in different events which have brought glory to Hong Kong. I believe the extraordinary determination and perseverance of our athletes with disabilities in achieving such remarkable results will bring more positive energy to our society.
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, relevant national sports associations and sports organisations, the coaching teams, medical personnel and support staff, as well as members of the public who cheered for our athletes and supported them both on and off the field."
Miss Law said that the 15th National Games, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG have successfully concluded, but the spirit of sportsmanship endures. It was a great honour for Hong Kong to co-host this highest-level national multisport event alongside Guangdong and Macao. From planning to implementation, Hong Kong has fully demonstrated its capability in organising mega sports events through its close collaboration with Guangdong and Macao. This ensured the smooth running of the competitions, created unforgettable experiences for spectators, and propelled Hong Kong's sports development to new heights.
The Hong Kong Delegation shines at 12th NGD and 9th NSOG, Photo source: news.gov.hk
Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened in Kai Tak today
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a fatal work accident that happened at a construction site in Kai Tak this afternoon (January 12). While a male worker was detaching the lifting gear connected to the top of a water tank, the water tank displaced suddenly, trapping the worker between the water tank and a bored pile casing nearby. He was certified dead later in hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and expresses its deepest sympathy to his family.
The LD's spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and have issued suspension notices to the contractors concerned, suspending the use of mobile cranes for lifting operation at site concerned. The contractors cannot resume the work process until the LD is satisfied that suitable measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken."
The spokesman added, "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the duty holders and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if there is any violation of the work safety legislation."
To prevent workers from being struck or trapped by loads when engaged in unrigging process, the LD reminds employers to (i) ensure that the place supporting the loads is secure; and (ii) formulate proper unrigging methods for detaching lifting gear so as to prevent displacement of the objects in the course of unrigging operations.
The general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance require employers to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant provisions are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.
In regard to today's accident, the LD will issue a Work Safety Alert through its mobile application "OSH 2.0", website and email, giving a brief account of the accident concerned to duty holders, workers' unions, professional bodies of safety practitioners and others, and reminding the industry of the importance of following safety precautionary measures to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.
The LD will also remind the employer concerned of the liability for employees' compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, assist family members of the deceased to claim employees' compensation and closely follow up on the case. For those with financial difficulties, the LD will assist them to apply for appropriate emergency funds. Subject to the needs and wishes of family members of the deceased, the LD will also liaise with the Social Welfare Department for financial or other assistance.
For the sake of securing the safety and health of employees at work, the LD appeals to employers to provide plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. Employees should co-operate with their employers, adopt all safety measures and use personal protective equipment provided properly to avoid endangering their own work safety and that of other workers.
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